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Provolone vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Provolone and Neufchâtel cheese?

  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat than Provolone.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 64% higher.
  • Provolone has 5 times more Vitamin B12 than Neufchâtel cheese. Provolone has 1.46µg of Vitamin B12, while Neufchâtel cheese has 0.3µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, provolone and Cheese, neufchatel types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +546.2%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +259.4%
Contains more Zinc +293.9%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.027
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +546.2%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +259.4%
Contains more Zinc +293.9%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.027
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin A - 841
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Folate +40%
Equal in Vitamin A - 841

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +179.6%
Contains more Fats +16.9%
Contains more Other +243.8%
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Water +54.1%
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +179.6%
Contains more Fats +16.9%
Contains more Other +243.8%
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Water +54.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.1%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 25.58g 9.15g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 22.78g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 351kcal 253kcal Provolone
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 0.56g 3.19g Provolone
Calcium 756mg 117mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.13mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 10mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 138mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 876mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 3.23mg 0.82mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.027mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Neufchâtel cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU 841IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 241µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.155mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.041mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.3µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.7µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.106mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.359mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.501mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 1.013mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.875mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.294mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.448mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.609mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.27mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 74mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 5.784g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.97g Neufchâtel cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Neufchâtel cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Provolone
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.288g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients
  2. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.